Outside the Loop RADIO

(podcasting “from” the Nelson Algren Fountain on the Polish Triangle)

(broadcasting on the 100-watt powerhouse WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago)

Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann learn about renters’ rights in Chicago, and then they discuss gentrification in the Wicker Park neighborhood.

Shirley Johnson - program director, Metropolitan Tenants Organization;
about renters’ rights in Chicago

Mike & Andy at North / Milwaukee / Damen;
checking out the scene at the six corners

Tim Inklebarger - staff writer, Chicago Journal;
on gentrification in the Wicker Park neighborhood

(segue music this week by Frisbie)

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Later,

Andy and Mike

(podcasting “from” a farm in the middle of Lake County)

(broadcasting on the 100-watt blowtorch WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago)

Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann learn about local and organic farming, they discuss the NCAA basketball tournament and girlfriends’ dads, and then they talk about the latest anti-technology experiment.

web updates and local music;
interact at the new OTL Forum,
and we’re looking for local music to feature on the show

Jim Slama - founder, FamilyFarmed.org;
on local and organic food in Illinois

NCAA basketball tournament;
Mike tries to impress Jenny’s dad during March Madness

Mike Taylor - co-founder, ShutdownDay.org;
on a bold experiment technology experiment

(segue music this week by Down the Line)

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(podcasting “from” our SoundProofBooth… in a soundproof booth)

(broadcasting on the 100-watt flamethrower WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago)

Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann bring Outside the Loop RADIO to the WLUW airwaves for the first time! In this edition, they discuss the recent radio payola settlement and learn about dyeing the Chicago River green for St. Patrick’s Day.

OTL Radio on WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago;
Mike & Andy officially bring the podcast to the airwaves!!

Michael Bracy - Future of Music Coalition policy director;
on the Chicago 2016 Olympics bid, and his very special name

Mike Butler - Green Chicago River crew leader;
on dyeing the Chicago River green for St. Patrick’s Day

(segue music this week by Catherine O’Connell)

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(podcasting “from” outside Washington Park)

Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann officially make the big OTL radio announcement, they discuss the possibility of the Olympics in Chicago, they get an update from George’s Tavern, and then they talk about preserving local literature.

OTL Radio announcement;
Mike & Andy officially announce the big OTL radio news!!

Andrew Herrmann - Chicago Sun-Times reporter;
on the Chicago 2016 Olympics bid, and his very special name

George’s Tavern update;
finally news on the proposed liquor ordinance in Berwyn

Emerson Dameron - co-founder, Chicago Underground Library;
on archiving self- and small press-published local literature

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(podcasting “from” outside Wrigley Field)

Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann tease a big OTL show announcement, they learn about preserving a sports landmark, they discuss the GI Joe Killaz, and then they get the lowdown on a local weather experiment.

OTL Radio announcement;
Mike & Andy tease some big upcoming news about this podcast!!

Daniel Cox - the guy behind SaveWrigley.com;
about more advertising encroaching on Major League Baseball

Mike’s political theme music;
we dip into the OTL Email Bag and find a suggestion for the GI Joe Killaz

Sarah Dahnke - Chicagoist contributor;
on a very unscientific Chicago weather experiment

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